WCPSS--School-to-Career Resources
NC Career Outlook Handbook
The NC Career Outlook Handbook is a look at the present and future of careers in Wake County and North Carolina. It contains a plethora of charts and tables that communicate the future of careers in many categories.
Presentations
Presentations made by School-to-Career at various conferences, schools, and civic meetings.
Goals
List of DPI, WCPSS and School-to-Career missions, goals, and directives. (Word 36 KB)
Chart that shows how WCPSS goals align with the DPI goals. (Word 48 KB)
Employability and Character
Law Test
NC Law Test. (PDF 23KB) This is an eye-opening test to see what you know about NC laws that, if not followed, could lead to a roadblock in your college and career choices.
NC Law Test answer sheet. (PDF 23KB)
Spanish version of NC Law Test. (PDF 92KB) (Will be available soon.)
Spanish version of NC Law Test answer sheet. (PDF 52KB) (Will be available soon.)
Help Wanted Display Ads that Show Character
Employers want to hire new employees who have clean criminal backgrounds. Here are a few display advertisements for entry level jobs that require a criminal background check. Our kids need to know that the decisions they make now on the weekends could very likely keep them from getting the job they desire.
ADECCO - - General labor positions
ATX Services Inc - Cable/Internet/Phone installers
B&B Companies of NC - Truck drivers and mechanics
Clark Pavement Marking, Inc - Paint lines on the roads
Cook Out restaurant - Restaurant manager
G2 Secure Staff, LLC. - Customer care agent (airport wheelchair assistant)
Harris Wholesale - Truck driver
Advanced Technologies - Satellite dish installer
Merita Bakery - Drive the Twinkie truck
Mims Distributing Company - Truck driver
Orkin - Office staff
ProDrivers - Truck driver
Radisson Hotels and Resorts - Banquet, security, bus driver, front desk, bellman
The Sage Company - Pickers and Packers (warehouse)
Triangle Services Group - Electricians, helpers, security system installers
Wal*Mart - Warehouse associates
Career Pathways
North Carolina's 11 Career Pathways.Holland/Kuder/Pathway Comparison Chart (Excel 16 KB) This chart compares the Holland codes, Kuder career clusters, the 16 federal career clusters, and the 11 NC career pathways.
The Department of Public Instruction publishes Building Career Pathways (PDF 2.7 MB): A Guide for North Carolina administrators, principals, and teachers.
The Federal Career Clusters.
Career Fair Preparation
Resources to help students make the most of a career fair.
Logos
Logos - STC, WCPSS, and CTE logos.
Web Links
Real Life 101 Video Series
Letter To Teachers - This is the letter that was sent to teachers at Wake-Forest-Rolesville Middle School explaining the video series.
Schedule - This is the schedule that was used at Wake-Forest-Rolesville Middle School.
CTE Courses
Which CTE Courses are at which schools. Most schools list their CTE courses by career pathway.
Video Permission Form for CTE Week 2006 video.
Wake County Public School System programs are staffed and offered without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political affiliation, or disability.